Job Description

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide were now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco Walmart Whole Foods and more. Were not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships . Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue we need more smart-and-scrappy flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If youre looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day youll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

About the Role:

Kinders is aggressively expanding into protein including meat snacks and frozen products and were looking for a sourcing leader who knows this space and is excited to help build it. The Sr. Manager of Global Sourcing will own and scale our sourcing capabilities across protein and core ingredientsbuilding the supplier network navigating market volatility and enabling rapid product innovation. This is not a maintenance role. Youll be stepping into a business that is scaling quickly where structure is still being built and priorities evolve fast. This role is ideal for someone who brings deep subject matterexpertisein protein sourcing and wants to take a hands-on role in shaping how sourcingoperatesat a growing entrepreneurial company.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Build & Scale Protein Sourcing

• Own sourcing strategy across protein categories (beef pork chicken) and key ingredients
• Build and evolve sourcing capabilities to support rapid expansion into meat snacks frozen and new product formats
• Partner closely with R&D and Commercialization to bring new products to market quickly and efficiently

Own the Supplier Network

• Build and manage direct relationships with processors suppliers and producers
• Make calls on supplier selection diversification and when to go direct vs. leverage co-man sourcing
• Establish a resilient supply base that can scale with the business and handle volatility

Navigate Complexity & Market Volatility

• Operate confidently in protein marketsmanaging pricing swings availability constraints yields and specs
• Stay close to the market and make informed real-time decisions to protect supply and margin
• Use data and tools ( Mintec Urner Barry commodity indices) but also bring strong judgment and instincts

Drive Cost Value & Commercial Outcomes

• Lead negotiations and structure agreements that balance cost flexibility and long-term partnership
• Identify and execute on cost savings efficiency gains and value creation opportunities
• Understand and influence total cost (not just price) including yield specs and operational impact

Ensure Quality & Execution

• Partner with Quality and Operations to ensure all inputs meet food safety regulatory and product standards
• Align specifications across suppliers and co-manufacturers
• Anticipate and mitigate supply quality and cold-chain risksespecially for frozen and perishable products

Be a Cross-Functional Operator

• Work closely with Co-Manufacturing Supply Planning Demand Planning and Operations to ensure sourcing aligns with production realities
• Act as the connective tissue between suppliers and internal teams to keep things moving
• Step into gaps solve problems and keep projects advancing without waiting for perfect structure

What You Bring To The Table:

• Deep expertise in protein sourcingyou understand the realities of this space and have operated in it directly
• Builder mindset youre comfortable creating structure not just operating within it
• Strong ownership mentalityyou take accountability and move things forward

Education / Experience

• 7 years of experience in sourcing within food/CPG with significant hands-on experience in protein
• Direct experience working with processors producers and/or sourcing at origin
• Strong understanding of protein markets: pricing mechanisms yields specifications and supply constraints
• Experience supporting commercialization and scaling products ideally across meat snacks and/or frozen

Business and Operational Acumen

• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain including co-manufacturing and cold chain
• Ability to connect sourcing decisions to downstream operational and financial impact
• Track record of delivering results in fast-moving less structured environments

Ways of Working

• Highly collaborative but not dependent on perfect alignment to move forward
• Clear communicator who can work across functions and with external partners
• Grounded pragmatic and solutions-oriented

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 30% as needed

What Success Looks Like

• Youve built a sourcing network that can support aggressive growth across protein and frozen categories
• Youre ahead of market shifts and proactively managing risk not reacting to it
• Suppliers view Kinders as a strong credible partner
• New products launch smoothly because sourcing is aligned early and effectively
• The business trusts your judgment and relies on you to navigate complexity

Location and Travel:

The position will be based onsite in Walnut Creek CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. Fridays are flex days with employees having the opportunity to choose to be either in the office or to work from home based on what makes most sense for them. Travel will be required up to 30% as needed.

Pay Transparency:

The expected starting salary range for this role is $165000- $185000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education qualifications performance and business needs.

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS:

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators but we dont live by hierarchy and structure everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We arent trying to be average we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off 401k bonus / incentive eligibility equity grants competitive health benefits and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. Kinders benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:

We believe great culture starts with people. Were a people-first company built on connection collaboration and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:

Kinders is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements please reach out to us at

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Job Tags

Similar Jobs